It is that lovely time again, time for the annual county fair. Don't get me wrong, I love the fair. But this year, I vowed to not become "fair-ed out", a condition I frequently acquired in the past.
We went Sunday afternoon to eat my "fair burger" of the season and buy candy apples to keep at home. I went to the Fairest of the Fair pageant to watch my cousin and provide commentary with my mom. (We are quite a duo when it comes to colorful commentary, you should book us for your next event.) After that, I didn't go back until Friday morning to take the niece in for kid's day. My MIL and I took turns being the rodeo clown in containing a 23 month old little girl in a VERY crowded space. Oh, and we were an hour and half past naptime. But we still got to eat our Philly Cheesesteaks. We can handle fussiness if needed for grilled onions and peppers. ;)
Beyond the food and rides, one of my favorite aspects of the fair is the art and agriculture. We staked out the competition for the variety of honey categories. This year there was only one applicant for each category. Next year they will have to compete with Bees & Trees Honey.
I have painted something for the fair every year since I was in fifth or sixth grade. (I didn't even miss when I was in my internship! I painted an awesome parrot vase to mix in with my Hawaii stuff. ) This year I painted a large snowman with cutouts in the ceramic. His belly contained a snowy home scene. Very cute and will look great on my fireplace this Christmas. I also painted a simple pumpkin wearing a black witches hat. I got a blue ribbon on the snowman and second place on the pumpkin. Next year I want to enter more items and my aunt is encouraging me to do a chalk piece, something I have never done.
I better get started for next year's fair!
P.S. They posted signs at every entrance stating no pets allowed. People used to be able to walk or carry their small dogs. :( So no Koopa at the fair.
